LocalStash is a national local-first discovery platform that helps travelers find authentically local, independently owned businesses in rural resort towns across the U.S.

We highlight the cafés, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, breweries, activities, and hidden gems run by people who live and work in the community.

Chambers love LocalStash because it strengthens their mission.

       More visibility,       more visitors,       more support for local businesses.

Nothing.

There is no cost to Chambers, Visitor Centers, Tourism Boards, Main Street groups, or DDAs.

LocalStash is funded through:

• Regional/state sponsors

• Outdoor & travel brand partnerships

• Trail/map sponsorships

Local businesses and Chambers are never charged.

LocalStash is 100% free for locally owned businesses.

The only requirement is offering a simple, predictable 10% LocalStash discount when travelers show the digital card.

• No fees.
• No subscriptions.
• No revenue splits.
• No contracts.

A partnership includes:

✔  A co-branded map page (with banner and link to your website)

✔ Access to Trails & seasonal campaigns

✔ Team support during launch

✔ Zero staff burden

LocalStash becomes an additional economic development tool you can offer your members and visitors.

Very little.

Most Chambers complete just two actions:

1. Send an introductory email to current members and share with new members

(We provide the copy.)

2. Place a few maps or QR displays in the Visitor Center

(if your town has one).

That’s it.

We handle the rest — business onboarding, mapping, visitor guidance, and activation campaigns.

✔ Supports local-owned businesses directly

       LocalStash drives new travelers to member businesses at zero cost.

✔ Strengthens downtown vitality

       More visitors → more spending → healthier main streets.

✔ Provides Chambers with a new tourism tool

       Chambers can proudly share a resource that makes their town easier for visitors to navigate.

✔ Adds value to membership

       Businesses love programs that cost them nothing but bring them customers.

✔ No administrative burden

       LocalStash is intentionally “low tech, high touch.”

These towns:

• Are rich in independent businesses

• Attract travelers seeking authentic experiences

• Benefit most from economic development support

• Often lack modern digital tools

• Have strong local business communities

LocalStash is designed specifically to help these towns thrive.

We maintain strict eligibility:

• The business must be locally owned and operated

• The owner must live and/or work in the community

• Franchises and corporate chains are not eligible

• Only businesses a traveler might visit are included

• We will visually verify this.

This keeps the platform authentic and valuable.

The 10% discount is:

• Easy for businesses

• Predictable for travelers

• Standardized across all towns

• Simple to apply at checkout

• Optional for participating businesses if they ever pause participation

Ease-of-use keeps the program friction-free.

A community is activated when four locally owned businesses sign up to accept the Travelers Card.

Once activated:

• The town page goes live

• The map appears on LocalStash

• Ambassadors begin creating content

• Visitors start discovering businesses

• Trails may include the town

• Seasonal campaigns begin

This creates immediate visibility and momentum.

No.

LocalStash handles:

• Business onboarding

• Pin placement

• Page curation

• Content updates

• Traveler guidance

• Seasonal refreshes

Chambers only share LocalStash in their community — we do the work.

No, and you can have the link on your town page pointed to your directory (recommended).

It’s a complement — not a competitor.

Your directory serves all businesses.

LocalStash focuses only on locally owned, traveler-facing businesses.

Many Chambers use LocalStash as a “visitor-friendly highlight reel” of their best local spots.

They may exit anytime.

We simply remove their map pin, and they can peel the window sticker off.

There is no penalty and no contract.

Typically:

• 1–2 weeks to gather the first four businesses

• Map + town page built within days

• Window stickers mailed immediately

• Activation goes live shortly after

Some towns launch in under a week with strong Chamber support.